DIRECTOR OF RESIDENTIAL SERVICES

Palm Shores Behavioral Health Center is a 65-bed residential treatment facility that provides treatment to adolescent boys and girls, ages 11 – 17.  Treatment includes behavioral, emotional, and psychiatric interventions as well as education. Our treatment philosophy is based on trauma-informed care principles and offers distinct progressive phases of care.  Located in Manatee County, Southwest Florida offers a diverse mix of lifestyle options.  While most people think of our sandy beaches, waterfront views, and golf courses, this area on Florida’s Gulf Coast is also rich in lifestyle diversity.  From walkable downtowns to communities with art and cultural influences and equestrian ranches, Southwest Florida has something for everyone to love. Manatee County is an hour or two away from some of the state’s large metropolitan areas.

The facility is looking for a Director of Residential Services who will be accountable for 24-hour a day leadership of the therapeutic milieu for all units and for the direct supervision and oversight of the Residential Supervisors, RN House Supervisors, Mental Health Techs and Staffing Coordinator. The Director of Residential Services will work in close collaboration with the CEO, COO, DON, and Nurse Supervisors to accomplish the mission of the organization. Through strong leadership, communication, and management skills, the Director of Residential Services has a vital role in providing all residents with a safe, structured and therapeutic environment. In addition, the Director of Residential Services is responsible for measuring and reporting program outcomes and developing and maintaining program policies and procedures. This role also serves in the Administrator on Call rotation. 

Benefits include:

Challenging and rewarding work environment
Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off
Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans
401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
Tuition Reimbursement
SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program
Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300 Subsidiaries!

More information is available on our Benefits Guest Website: Benefits

WHAT DO OUR CURRENT EMPLOYEES VALUE AT PALM SHORES & UHS?

An environment that puts patient care first.  One of the most rewarding aspects of this job is providing excellent care, comfort, and security to the patients and families you treat, at their most vulnerable times.  Supportive and responsive leadership.  You are never alone, as you are part of a large network of peer co-workers that routinely exchange ideas and review current topics within the industry.  Having the opportunity to grow, learn, and advance in your career.  There are very robust continuing education options and opportunities for skills diversification and career advancement with UHS.  

One of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) has built an impressive record of achievement and performance. Growing steadily since its inception into an esteemed Fortune 500® corporation, annual revenues during 2025 were $17.4 billion. In 2026, UHS was again recognized as one of Fortune World’s Most Admired Companies™ and in 2025, was listed in Forbes ranking of America’s Largest Public Companies.

Job Requirements:

• Master’s Level Degree required (Masters of Social Work or other clinical Master's degree equivalent).
• Current license from the State of Florida, LCSW or LMHC preferred.
• At least three to five years of hospital experience.
• Must have strong organizational skills.
• Physical Demands - Extensive walking, standing, sitting, must be able to lift over 25 lbs. pounds. Must be to participate in the physical restraint and seclusion of patients.
• Must be able to participate in and complete Handle with Care Training. 

EEO Statement

All UHS subsidiaries are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates. UHS subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers and as such, openly support and fully commit to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion and compensation of individuals without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

Avoid and Report Recruitment Scams

We are aware of a scam whereby imposters are posing as Recruiters from UHS, and our subsidiary hospitals and facilities. Beware of anyone requesting financial or personal information.

At UHS and all our subsidiaries, our Human Resources departments and recruiters are here to help prospective candidates by matching skill set and experience with the best possible career path at UHS and our subsidiaries. During the recruitment process, no recruiter or employee will request financial or personal information (e.g., Social Security Number, credit card or bank information, etc.) from you via email. Our recruiters will not email you from a public webmail client like Hotmail, Gmail, Yahoo Mail, etc.